1972American Journal of PhysicsRequires access

Interference between Elliptically Polarized Light Beams

D. Pescetti

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Interference experiments (Young's double slit) between elliptically polarized light beams are described. The results show that when beams of light in orthogonal states of elliptical polarization are used no interference fringes are observed.

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Interference experiments (Young's double slit) between elliptically polarized light beams are described. The results show that when beams of light in orthogonal states of elliptical polarization are used no interference fringes are observed.

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Interference experiments (Young's double slit) between elliptically polarized light beams are described. The results show that when beams of light in orthogonal states of elliptical polarization are used no interference fringes are observed.

Key concepts: Physics, Elliptical polarization, Interference (communication), Optics, Polarization (electrochemistry), Double-slit experiment, Light beam, Circular polarization

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